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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.66, 25,550.94 and 8,709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.66, 25,550.94 and 8,709.42 is: 13,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.66 : 25,550.94 = 8,709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.66/25,550.94 = 8,709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.66x = 25,550.94 × 8,709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.66x = 222,533,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,533,867.85/17,023.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,072.03

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